DAVIS TRANSMITTER SITE Landfill - McClellan, California Solid Waste Management

DAVIS TRANSMITTER SITE is a landfill facility situated at McClellan Air Force Base in McClellan, California, within Sacramento County. As an operational landfill, it plays a role in the region's solid waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal and industrial waste streams. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Landfills in California are subject to stringent state and federal regulations, including California's Integrated Waste Management Act and the EPA's New Source Performance Standards for landfill gas emissions. Typical operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection and treatment, and gas monitoring or capture. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, which may include both municipal and industrial waste acceptance. As a landfill in the Sacramento metropolitan area, DAVIS TRANSMITTER SITE contributes to the region's waste management capacity. Landfills in this region must manage environmental impacts such as groundwater protection, methane emissions, and community proximity. The facility's location on a former military base adds historical context to its operational footprint.

Landfills in California face significant environmental considerations, including methane generation from organic waste decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in regions with shallow aquifers. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling also pose local environmental and health concerns. Regulatory requirements under the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program encourage gas-to-energy projects to mitigate emissions.